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NCD Alliance congratulates Dr Tedros, elected to be the next WHO Director General

Announcements | 23rd May 2017

The NCD Alliance wishes to congratulate Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on his appointment as the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Tedros will take office on 1 July 2017.

world health assembly
World Health Day 2017, Indonesia: Depression, Let’s Talk

World Days | 19th April 2017

April 7th is celebrated as International World Health Day, which this year highlighted the theme

depression, Alzheimers, NCD Alliance Indonesia
Launch of the Jordan Noncommunicable Disease Alliance

Announcements | 19th April 2017

The Jordan Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (JNCDA) was officially launched on April 4. We congratulate them on their accomplishment and warmly welcome them to the NCD community!

regional and national advocacy, Eastern Mediterranean region
Cancer patient coalitions call on WHO for recognition & support

Announcements | 12th April 2017

The European Cancer Patient Coalition together with Organisation of European Cancer Institutes call for the World Health Organization to improve the draft 2017 WHO Cancer Resolution.

cancer, noncommunicable diseases
New NCD Advocacy Institute Seed Programme partners announced

Announcements | 29th March 2017

We are pleased to announce the selected Seed Programme partners from emerging NCD alliances & civil society organsations in Ghana, The Philippines, Myanmar, Nigeria, Vietnam & Indonesia.
Truth or Myth? Global survey for World Oral Health Day exposes the truth about our oral health habits

World Days | 20th March 2017

A new global survey has exposed a significant gap between what people believe to be good oral health practices, versus what they actually do to ensure they Live Mouth Smart.
Scottish Government urged to curb alcohol marketing to protect children

Announcements | 28th February 2017

New Scottish report outlines how removing alcohol adverts from streets and public transport, and phasing out alcohol sponsorship in sport are among the steps that should be taken to prevent alcohol companies reaching our children.
WHO Executive Board endorses development of a WHO global action plan on revitalising physical activity for health

Announcements | 01st February 2017

NCDA & ISPAH welcome WHO proposal to develop a global action plan on physical activity for 2018, and urge civil society consultation in its development.